Opened in 1973
Located on the third floor of a 55-story office tower, the Minskoff opened in 1973. The theatre, with a spectacular view of the Great White Way, derives its name from Sam Minskoff and Sons, builders and owners of the high-rise that houses it, who run it with the Nederlander Organization. The theatre is currently home to The Lion King, which opened at the New Amsterdam and transferred to the Minskoff in 2006.
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Restrooms are located on the Orchestra and Mezzanine levels.
Coat check is available. No luggage or bags.
In the alley between 45th and 46th to the left as you exit the main entrance.
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Winner of 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Lion King is set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa. Disney's multi award-winning musical, brilliantly reimagined by acclaimed director Julie Taymor, is transformed into a spectacular theatrical experience which tells the powerful and moving story of Simba - the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The cast includes: Stephen Carlile, L. Steven Taylor, Tshidi Manye, Cameron Pow, Ben Jeffrey, Fred Berman, Brandon A. McCall, and Pearl Khwezi.
The best views will be in the center orchestra and front mezzanine, but there are very few bad seats in this theater.
1621 seats
Wheelchair accessible seating is located in the orchestra section. No steps to designated seating location.
Yes, the Minskoff Theatre is equipped with wheelchair accessible restrooms on the theatre’s Orchestra and Mezzanine levels. They can be accessed via a main lobby elevator that is strictly designated for guests with disabilities.
The Minksoff Theatre offers assisted listening devices and on-demand closed captions and pre-recorded audio description through the use of I-Caption devices and through the GalaPro App on your personal device.
When to arrive: Doors open roughly a half hour before showtime. Give yourself plenty of time to pick up tickets and find your seats. What to wear: Whatever makes you comfortable! Some people dress up for the theater, but there is no official dress code. Children under 2 are not permitted in the theater.
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